Houses & buildings
With over 300 historic buildings in our care, from the grand and imposing to the small and quirky, you're spoilt for choice when planning a visit.
Unusual places to visit
Did you know that we look after much more than stately homes and grand estates? We care for pubs, mi...
Get a taste of life below stairs
Many of our historic houses are known for the grand, opulent and luxurious rooms where the families ...
A world class art collection
We have an immense collection of art in our houses and buildings. Over 80 per cent of our pictures a...
Period styling
Throughout history, there have been very distinctive features in interior design. Our houses, some of which date back to the 11th century, are the perfect place to explore characteristic styles.
Collections
There are plenty of fantastic treasures to be found in our houses, from great works of art and working steam engines, to vases and chamber pots. Whet your appetite before you visit with our online collections website.
Literary connections
Generations of writers, playwrights and poets found inspiration in the beauty of the places where th...
Our Movie map
Keira Knightley filming The Duchess at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
Many of our houses and estates have starred in films and television series' over the years. From our early appearances alongside Cary Grant in the '60s to modern day blockbusters. Explore our movie map of more recent films featuring our places.